Taiwan would consider hosting U.S. warships on Taiping Island

The transcript discusses the strategic importance of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, focusing on regional security concerns. Taiwan's Defense Minister mentioned the possibility of allowing US vessels to dock at Taiping Island for humanitarian or security reasons. The presence of US aircraft carriers in the South China Sea aims to counter China's military expansion. The US Navy conducts freedom of navigation operations in international waters, which often leads to protests from China.

What are the humanitarian or regional security grounds mentioned for allowing US vessels to dock?

What was the reaction from China regarding the US Navy's activities in the South China Sea?